Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Rebound Remedy Author: Christine d’Abo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 155 Pages At a Glance: Despite the few misgivings I had about it, Rebound Remedy is a sweet holiday story that I think many will enjoy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The last thing Cole expects to get for the holidays is dumped. But there he... Continue Reading →
Title: Jack Of All Trades (Box Of Nails: Book Four) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 137 Pages At a Glance: Unfortunately, Jack of All Trades is not one of this author’s better works. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Brad is crashing in his cousin Stephen's room while he tries to sort out his... Continue Reading →
Title: Not a Line of Bull (A Loving Nip: Book Six) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 89 Pages At a Glance: An interesting tale of a shifter that has been sequestered by an alpha who has very strange ideas about how to lead – and his rescue by his beloved. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Into the Arena (Lionhearts: Book Four) Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 146 Pages At a Glance: The book starts off strong, but some parts were too much of a stretch. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: He will fight for the one he loves, no matter what it takes. Cesare Bianco is a shifter without... Continue Reading →
Title: First Steps Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 104 Pages At a Glance: First Steps is a tooth-achingly sweet romance. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Abandoned by his partner in the wilds of Alaska, Peter is pretty much at the end of his rope. He has a cabin falling down around his ears,... Continue Reading →
Title: All Man Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-published Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: Another cute and flirty story of an opposites attract variety, with enough surprises thrown in to keep us guessing. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: “You’re the sleek little sports car to my Land Rover.” From the moment Gareth walks through the... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Paramour (Blue Ridge Saga: Volume One) Author: Ligon and Maine Publisher: Voir Media Publishing Group Pages/Word Count: 344 Pages At a Glance: Blue Paramour is the perfect example of a fine book that unfortunately didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When Brayden, a devastatingly handsome heir to a prominent Southern family,... Continue Reading →
Title: His Captive’s Heart Author: Meredith O’Reilly Publisher: Stormy Night Publications Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: I would recommend this book if you’re looking for light BDSM and a sweet romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Twenty-nine-year-old lawyer Marcus Bradberry has fantasized for years about finding a firm-handed man who would not hesitate to... Continue Reading →
Title: Opportunity Knocks (Laissez Faire: Book One) Author: L.D. Blakeley Publisher: Evernight Publishing Page/Word Count: 149 Pages At a Glance: It seemed that just when I was starting to get into Opportunity Knocks, and Gill and Tommy were finally getting together, it was over and I was left feeling that I’d missed out on something. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: ... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Means… Patience Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours and 52 Minutes At a Glance: Another in Andrew Grey’s beloved Love Means series, which introduces us to new former military characters and a new set of obstacles to overcome. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Years after his discharge... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord Loxley’s Lover Author: Katherine Marlowe Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 91 Pages At a Glance: In spite of a few niggles, I found Lord Loxley’s Lover to be a diverting read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lord Loxley is bewildered when his noble-born friend and former lover, Miles Rochester arrives on his doorstep and applies... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pinch of the Game Author: Charley Descoteaux Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 98 Pages At a Glance: A really interesting, if slightly confusing, paranormal mystery and love story that read like a combination road trip/hot pursuit/screwball comedy. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Being a witch doesn’t mean one can beat the devil forever. Jeffrey... Continue Reading →
Title: Moonstone (Stone Magic: Book One) Author: K-lee Klein Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 239 Pages At a Glance: A slow and different take on the shifter paranormal genre. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Ky's a fighter, Blue's an artist, but together they are truly magical. Ky’s fought his way to the boxing championship for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Driving Borscht Batty Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 103 Pages At a Glance: A cute story of a vampire and a bat (I see what you did there, Charlie ::heh heh::) discovering they are mates, and another adventure rescuing more captive shifters. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Phoenix Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: A poignant and ultimately uplifting story of second chances and renewed courage to experience love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: First a soldier and then a diplomat, Juberi now spends his solitary days on a single ambition: trying to resurrect the... Continue Reading →
Title: Percolation, Poetry, and Passion Author: A.V. Sanders Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: Percolation, Poetry, and Passion is a cute story with lots of potential. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Beckett works at a coffee shop to make ends meet while attending a prestigious university. It's not the most... Continue Reading →
Title: Buchanan House Author: Charley Descoteaux Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 157 Pages At a Glance: 3 stars Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Eric Allen, thirty-three-year-old line cook, moved in with his grandmother, Jewell, after a disastrous coming-out when he was in middle school. She raised him, and he cared for her when she fell ill.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ghost Makes Three (The Ghost at the B&B: Book Two Author: KC Kendricks and Christiane France Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 61 Pages At a Glance: I find this to be humorous and really light reading. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Michael Brooks’ life took an unexpected direction when he found the Taylor mansion,... Continue Reading →
Title: Empty Nests (Nested Hearts: Book One) Author: Ada Maria Soto Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: Empty Nests fell a little flat for me. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Neither James nor Gabe has ever had a real relationship. They might make a connection if they can get past their differences—and... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Hot (Sex & Mayhem: Book Five) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 312 Pages At a Glance: An atypical story of a psychologically dysfunctional couple makes Red Hot an interesting, if not perfect, read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: --- Live fast. Die young. Fuck hard.--- Red Jack. Rude. Crude. Horny ginger mess.... Continue Reading →
Title: Top Me Maybe? (BFP: The Secrets Collection) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-published Pages/Word Count: 33 Pages At a Glance: Cute short story that has characters acting against type, and loving it. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Duncan has a secret fantasy, but is Tyler the right man for the job? Tyler’s new policeman boyfriend, Duncan,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ghost Wore Denim (Ghost B&B: Book One) Author: KC Kendricks and Christiane France Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 54 Pages At a Glance: Even though this is a short story, I felt there was enough information given, and that Michael, Colin, and Robin’s characters were well developed. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Michael Brooks... Continue Reading →
Title: By Way of Vegan Donuts Author: Kay Walker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 48 Pages At a Glance: Even though the writing lacked polish and consistency in places, By Way of Vegan Donuts was, overall, a pleasant little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In a tourist town in the Canadian Rockies, Simon is spending... Continue Reading →
Title: The Sea Calls my Name Author: Hollis Shiloh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 70 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and slightly angsty fantasy of young love and destiny. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: He lost his magic. How? Returning to the bookstore by the sea, Daniel worries about how to tell his father that... Continue Reading →
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